HS Code for Coated float glass
HS code 7005.10 is the specific designation for float glass and surface ground or polished glass that has been treated with an absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layer. The classification is primarily defined by the manufacturing process and the subsequent surface treatment. Float glass is produced by floating molten glass on a bed of molten metal, usually tin, to achieve perfectly flat and parallel surfaces. The addition of a metallic or chemical oxide coating is intended to modify the optical and thermal properties of the glass, such as reducing solar heat gain or improving thermal insulation. This code falls under Chapter 70, which covers glass and glassware. To qualify for 7005.10, the glass must be in sheets and must not have been further worked, such as being toughened, laminated, or cut to non-rectangular shapes. The presence of the coating is the critical factor that distinguishes this subheading from 7005.21 or 7005.29, which cover non-coated float glass. The coating must be applied to the surface of the glass rather than being incorporated into the glass mass itself.
Products Included
- Low-emissivity (Low-E) float glass sheets
- Solar control coated architectural glass
- Reflective coated glass for building facades
- Anti-reflective coated glass sheets
- One-way mirror glass (non-silvered)
- Magnetron sputtered vacuum deposition (MSVD) coated glass
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with HS code 7003, which covers cast or rolled glass, and HS code 7007, which covers safety glass. If the coated float glass has been tempered (toughened) or laminated for safety purposes, it must be classified under 7007.11 or 7007.21, respectively. Additionally, silvered glass mirrors are classified under 7009 and should not be confused with reflective float glass under 7005.10.
FAQ
What is the HS code for coated float glass?
The HS code for coated float glass in sheets, having an absorbent or reflecting layer, is 7005.10.
Is tinted glass included in this code?
Tinted glass is only included in 7005.10 if the tint is achieved through a surface coating. If the glass is colored throughout the mass without a surface coating, it is classified under 7005.21.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Coated float glass?
The HS code for Coated float glass is 700510 (Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer).
How do I classify Coated float glass for customs?
Coated float glass is classified under HS code 700510 — Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Coated float glass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700510 for Coated float glass is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.